Fitbit Charge 2 vs Inspire 3 - Where are the differences?

Let's have a closer look by comparing the differences between the two Wearable Charge 2* and Inspire 3* made by Fitbit.

Release Date

There are 6 years time between the releases of both products. The Fitbit Charge 2 was released in 2016. Consequently, the Fitbit Inspire 3 from 2022 is newer.

Display

You'll get a display with both devices. The Fitbit Inspire 3 has a color display, which the Fitbit Charge 2 doesn't. the Fitbit Inspire 3 The Inspire 3 has, in contrast to the Fitbit Charge 2, a touch display. The always-on display is only featured with the Inspire 3.

Waterproof

With the Inspire 3 you will receive a waterproof device, which puts it in the lead for this comparison. the Inspire 3 is not waterproof. The Charge 2 can only be used up to - under water. Here, the Fitbit Inspire 3 is waterproof up to 50 m and wins this part of the comparison.

Battery

The Fitbit Charge 2 has a battery lasting 5 days, which is comparatively less than the Fitbit Inspire 3 that lasts 10 days.

GPS

None of the two devices, either the Fitbit Charge 2, or the Fitbit Inspire 3 have integrated GPS. With both Wearable, you have the possibility to use Connected GPS. The devices will take the GPS data from your smartphone. The downside to this can be signal issues and having to carry your smartphone with you.

Heart Rate Monitor

A fitness watch without a heart rate monitor is basically useless and not advisable to buy. That's because your heart rate is one of the key elements of different calculations. For example, many devices without a heart rate monitor claim to count your calories burned too. That number will hardly be right without having access to your heart rate.

Comparing the Fitbit Charge 2 and the Fitbit Inspire 3, both devices offer the heart rate monitor function and score in our books. On top of that, both will monitor your heart rate 24/7. Some devices only do that when you press a button, which is practically speaking rather useless.

Measured values

Only the Charge 2 can track how many floors you've covered.

Both Wearable offer you the possibility to record your sleep time. On top of that, they also allow you to do a sleep analysis.

Bracelet

Being able to change your fitness watch band is a great advantage. You'll only have to worry about the color of the device itself, and not the color or material of its accompanying watch band. For pretty much every device, you can get cheap watch bands that will fit your device. With the Charge 2 you'll have to live without this advantage, as the watch band is built-in. the Inspire 3 on the other hand lets you simply replace the watch band.

Smarct functions

Getting call, text, or other notifications is a feature that both tools have. Often times, this feature is only possible with an Android device. iOS user can be left behind on this.

Contactless payment

Contactless payment is a highly useful and more in demand than ever technology. Many Wearable already offer it. Being able to do this from your wrist is even more convenient than using your smartphone or a credit card. Unfortunately, none of the two devices of this comparison have this technology.